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Conversations during KS2 statutory moderation are often dominated by writing which is on the borerline of being GDS but does not quite meet the standard. There are many reasons for this, with the most common issue being a lack of clarity around the complex GDS statements.

This course will unpick GDS criteria in detail; explore the key differences between high EXS and GDS and look at wider exemplification materials to support moderating borderline writing in the future.

This courseis for SAS Schools only

Delegates will be contacted three days before the session with ...

This half day course will examine what greater depth writing looks like in Year 2, providing ideas and strategies to support teaching and learning for more able writers.

It will also consider how greater depth can be assessed now that the TAF is no longer statutory.

All Year 2 teachers, both new and experienced alike, will find this session extremely useful. Feedback from previous delegates has been consistently excellent, with many experienced Year 2 teachers saying they found the session invaluable.

Delegates may also find the partner course Understanding E ...

This course is an introduction to autism. It is most appropriate for colleagues with little or no experience of autism.

This training is suitable for any early years practitioner working in Reception, Nurseries, Pre-school settings and Childminders.

This course will be delivered online over 2 sessions and both sessions need to be attended to receive your course certificate. 

This AET training session is available to anyone working within Early Years at a school, e.g. reception class teachers, teaching assistants, SENCo, volunteers, lunchtime staff, EY profession ...

The latest OFSTED subject reports for maths and science highlight the importance of making strong cross curricular links between the two subjects to support pupils to consolidate and apply their mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills.

This webinar will explore strategies and practical ideas for including rich Maths tasks in science lessons to enrich and enhance children's knowledge of both subjects. It will also highlight the importance of teaching mathematical and scientific vocabulary.

This course will support all teachers in: KS1, LKS2, UKS2, along with Science ...

The 2024 Assessment and Reporting Arrangements states that: Headteachers must ensure Teacher Assessment guidance is reviewed and followed and ensure that TA judgements are an accurate assessment of pupils’ attainment.

The key stage 2 teacher assessment guidance states that schools must:

• ensure that judgements against the TA frameworks for the cohort are available for external moderation categorised by standard, and should also subject them to internal moderation prior to a local authority external moderation visit


• ensure that ...

Revising and editing are a key focus within the curriculum. They are also vital skills in supporting children to become reflective writers who take ownership of their writing and are able to improve both its accuracy and quality.

This half day course focuses on key strategies to develop revising and editing processes across the school, with practical ideas that are easy to implement and, if implemented effectively, can significantly help children’s progress.

Delegates will be contacted three days before the session with details of how to access the online training, whi ...

These FREE twilight sessions are for Early Career Teachers or any classroom teachers interested in updating their knowledge of RE in Primary schools.

RE has an important and privileged role to play in Primary curriculum in the UK, and a significant job to do in preparing our pupils for life in modern society. It often has little time available in ITT courses, and as such teachers express they lack confidence and knowledge to teach the subject confidently and effectively.

These two sessions will equip teachers with all they need to know about the special statutory requirement ...

This training has been designed to support all practitioners working directly with children on the autism spectrum to develop their practice.

In-depth training around identification and support focussing on the four areas of need. A basic knowledge of Autism is needed and it is suggested that delegates will have already completed Making Sense of Autism

The training will support practitioners working directly with children on the autism spectrum or on the pathway to a diagnosis in early years settings.

This AET training is only available to Schools, Nurseries, Pr ...

Are you new to science subject leadership? Not sure where to start?

Need some support with action planning, monitoring, and evaluating science within your school?
Need support to audit resources and staff CPD needs?

Then why not come and join our two-hour online session led by Tom Holloway from the Primary Science Teaching Trust, who will support you to start on your journey of improving standards in science in your school.

This course will support new science subject leaders.

Delegates will be contacted three days before the session with details of how ...

The latest Ofsted maths subject report Coordinating mathematical success published in July 2023. The phrase ‘coordinating mathematical success’ describes how effective schools make sure that curriculum plans, teaching approaches, pupil tasks, assessments, and mechanisms for evolving these align well. When successful, each individual element is of high quality, and the elements work in harmony, together supporting pupils to learn effectively. It means setting out a path to proficiency in the subject, checking pupils are on that path and helping them to stay on that path.

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